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Executive Office

360.489.3641 / 360.352.2043 fax

Joel Aune
Executive Director
360.489.3651
Prior to accepting the position of executive director with WASA, Joel has served as superintendent for the Snoqualmie Valley School District for the past 13
years. Prior to that, he was superintendent of the Colfax School District for seven years. He also
previously served as an elementary principal in the Walla Walla School District and as an assistant
principal and teacher in the Cashmere School District.

Helene’s career in education spans more than 35 years. In July 2014, she assumed this role after serving at NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101 (NEWESD 101) for over 18 years–as a Coordinator, Director and Assistant Superintendent. Prior to moving to Washington State, Helene worked for Erie I Board of Cooperative Educational Services, in the Buffalo, New York area; her positions focusing primarily in staff and curriculum development and special education. Helene began her career as a special education teacher and department chairperson in the Baltimore County Schools and in a district outside of Buffalo. Helene has been affiliated with WASA since moving to the state. She has also been actively involved with Washington State ASCD; serving as president from 2003–2005.

Government Relations360.489.3642 / 360.352.2043 fax

Dan Steele
Assistant Executive Director
360.489.3652Dan has many years of varied legislative experience, including service as the executive director of the Washington Student Lobby, a statewide organization that advocates on behalf of Washington's public university students, and as a legislative assistant with the Washington State Senate. Prior to joining WASA, he served the state's locally elected school board members for over 13 years with the Washington State School Directors' Association.

Administrative Operations360.489.3653 / 360.352.2043 fax

Andy WolfAssistant Executive Director
360.489.3646Andy brings more than 30 years of teaching and education leadership experience to his role with WASA. He spent the first 19 years of his career working in various roles with the Wahkiakum School District. For the last 13 years, he served as a principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in Yelm.